
D5 Review Colonial America
Authored by Carlos De La O
Social Studies
6th - 8th Grade
Used 2+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
6 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was farming difficult in New England?
Farming was difficult in New England because of rocky soil and long winters.
Farming was difficult in New England because of frequent floods and hurricanes.
Farming was difficult in New England because of fertile plains and mild climate.
Farming was difficult in New England because of abundant rainfall and rich soil.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What nickname was given to the Middle Colonies and why?
The Middle Colonies were called the 'breadbasket colonies' because they grew a lot of wheat and other grains.
The Middle Colonies were called the 'iron colonies' because they produced a lot of metal goods.
The Middle Colonies were called the 'timber colonies' because they had vast forests.
The Middle Colonies were called the 'cotton colonies' because they grew large amounts of cotton.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which crops were grown in the Southern Colonies?
Tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown in the Southern Colonies.
Wheat, barley, and oats were grown in the Southern Colonies.
Corn, beans, and squash were grown in the Southern Colonies.
Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers were grown in the Southern Colonies.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List one physical characteristic for each colonial region: New England, Middle, and Southern.
New England: rocky soil; Middle: fertile soil and rivers; Southern: warm climate and fertile soil.
New England: warm climate; Middle: deserts; Southern: rocky soil.
New England: fertile plains; Middle: mountains; Southern: cold winters.
New England: tropical forests; Middle: tundra; Southern: glaciers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match one region with its economy: New England, Middle, or Southern.
New England: fishing, shipbuilding, and trade; Middle: farming wheat and grains; Southern: plantation agriculture (tobacco, rice, indigo).
New England: plantation agriculture (tobacco, rice, indigo); Middle: fishing, shipbuilding, and trade; Southern: farming wheat and grains.
New England: farming wheat and grains; Middle: plantation agriculture (tobacco, rice, indigo); Southern: fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.
New England: mining and fur trading; Middle: shipbuilding and rice farming; Southern: fishing and grain production.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Write one sentence linking geography to economy in any colonial region.
In New England, the rocky soil and long winters led colonists to focus on fishing and shipbuilding instead of farming.
The Southern colonies' cold climate made wheat the main crop for export.
The Middle colonies' mountainous terrain prevented any form of agriculture.
New England's vast deserts encouraged large-scale cattle ranching.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?